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Neurokinin A (Substance K)
Test Code17089
CPT Codes
83519
Preferred Specimen
3 mL frozen plasma collected in a 10 mL InterScience Institute's Z-tube ™ Preservative
Patient Preparation
Patient should not be on any medications that affect hypertension, gastrointestinal functions or pain relievers, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
For tumor/tissue and various fluids (i.e. CSF, peritoneal, synovial, etc.) contact Inter Science for requirements and special handling.
Instructions
Collect 10 mL blood directly into ISI's Z-tube™ Preservative and separate as soon as possible. Freeze plasma immediately after separation. Special Z-tube™ Preservatives are available from Inter Science Institute (ISI).
Note: One Z-tube™ may be shared for up to three tests. After centrifuging tube, aliquot 1 mL per test in separate vials, mark with name of test and freeze.
Note: One Z-tube™ may be shared for up to three tests. After centrifuging tube, aliquot 1 mL per test in separate vials, mark with name of test and freeze.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not collected in a Z-tube™ • Grossly icteric • Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Methodology
Direct Radioimmunoassay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 6-8 business days
Reference Range
Up to 40 pg/mL
Clinical Significance
Neurokinin A is a ten amino acid putative transmitter synthesized in the neurons it is present in. Neurokinin A is a member of the family called Tachykinins which also include Neurokinin B, Substance P, Physalaemin, and Eledoisin. Neurokinin A shares 6 of 10 peptide homologies with Neurokinin B even though they are produced by different genes. Neurokinin A is also very similar in structure to Substance P and produces some of the same biological actions as Substance P. Neurokinin A is a potent bronchoconstrictor. In the gut, Neurokinin A is produced by the intrinsic enteric nervous system.
Performing Laboratory
Inter Science Institute
944 West Hyde Park
Inglewood, CA 90302